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We've been asked by the BBC Trust to find out what Mumsnetters would like to see from the BBC in future.

The BBC Trust says "Over the next eighteen months, really important decisions are being made about the future of the BBC. The Government is reviewing the BBC’s Royal Charter, the foundation on which the BBC is built. This happens once in a decade, so it’s a rare chance for you, who pay for the BBC, to have your say on its future."

Please let us know your answers to the questions below:

• Overall, what do you think of the BBC?
• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?
• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?
• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?
• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?
• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Please also feel free to add any other comments you have. If you’d like to share more of your views on the future of the BBC you can complete the BBC Trust’s short survey: www.bbc.co.uk/tomorrowsbbc

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Overall, what do you think of the BBC? Only thing i like is Eastenders

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee? Tv license is a JOKE

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of? more dramas

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of? news

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not? I only like Eastenders, thats good

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not No its old and crusty. i never watch it apart from eastenders

verall, what do you think of the BBC?

• I think the BBC provides stunning value for money. Considering I pay £10 a month for Apple Music, £5 a month for Netflix, £80 a year for Amazon etc. I believe the BBC is so taken for granted people just can't see it's a bargain.

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

I would be happy for slightly fewer service. For example, I think the BBC websites, although excellent, possibly cross over into what should be commercial territory. I'm thinking of things like food. Yes, show the tie ins for currently aired cookery programmes but perhaps move to a site with adverts after say 3 months after transmission.

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

I think there's South possibility with the iPlayer, I hope that it gets explored.

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

Telling people to stop listening because they're a certain demographic. Yes Radio 1, I'm talking to you.

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

The quality is generally superb. Anyone who says that commercial radio or TV is better produced than BBC is a fool.

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

The things that don't seem so fresh are things like The Voice. There's just no need for the BBC to attempt to keep up with the Joneses.

Finally, I'd like to strongly suggest that the BBC starts charging for use of the iPlayer. Perhaps a reduced fee etc but I'm sick of people refusing to pay because they don't watch live TV. The loophole needs closing.

I think it is very good value for money and the services are just right. I would like to see more original drama on Radio 4 extra. I would like no " Reality Shows".The BBC provides high quality programmes especially dramas such as Wolf Hall. The BBC is distinctive and fresh with really good documentaries.

Overall, what do you think of the BBC? It produces some good programmes, but I still feel obliged to pay for satellite TV as there is a distinct lack variety compared to years gone by.

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee? I think that the licence fee should be scrapped even if that means the BBC becoming a commercial station.

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of? One things that is definitely lacking with BBC programming is good quality family comedies they simply don't exist on the BBC anymore. I think back to such good quality shows as One Foot in the Grave and Keeping up Appearances. Investment in producing more comedies like these is something which is extremely lacking on the BBC. I can honestly say I cannot think of one single current BBC comedy series that I watch. There is also an extreme lack of any good quality films shown on the BBC. A weekends viewing particularly during the summer months is simply appalling!!!

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of? Less cheap to make reality type shows which are poorly made.

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not? I think the BBC produces some high quality dramas and news broadcasts and it's flagship show has to be Strictly Come Dancing.

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not No, it isn't fresh. The number of actual good quality shows now shown on the BBC is extremely small and with the vast number of channels available on satellite TV showing good quality homemade and imported programmes you can end up resenting that licence fee that you are obliged to pay!

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?
I love the BBC, I think it is part of our recent heritage and provides a great variety of information, education and entertainment at a great standard. It is an institution I am proud of.

Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?
I think the BBC should provide all services for the licence fee.

What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?
I would like to see the BBC do more great dramas with great acting like the recent An Inspector Calls.

What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?
I would like the BBC to altogether stop the ridiculous tit-bit feeds for news on social media. You know the carrot in front of the donkey to get people to click. Like poor Chris Packham dying... when it was a bird named after him or something. It is cheap, and unnecessary from such a well respected so called independent news provider.

Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?
I think most of what the BBC does is high quality apart from some of the social media click bait. However in recent years it appears that the BBC spends a huge amount of time promoting itself with presenters being on multiple shows and promoting all the other shows they are on or having spin off shows. I think then the quality gets thinner. I agree with advertising up and coming programmes, especially as the timings of programmes are less predictable these days, but too many shows about other shows can become a bit tedious. I think the established paths don't always do the BBC favours like the BRIT school musicians who are promoted each year. Admittedly some are great and deserve the airplay but it would be nice to be more independent and broadchurch and less institutionalised.
I think the BBC continues to provide good drama, great news coverage and natural history documentaries. I also think children's television is exceptional when done by the BBC. The class of programming is generally far better and healthier to watch than other channels trying for the same audience.
However as a freeview viewer who can't record programmes, it is hard to find the bridge between cbeebies and cbbc. Where as all of Cbeebies is safe for my child to watch, though an amount is outgrown now, CBBC requires much more guidance and I am unsure what is and isn't suitable.

Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?
I think the BBC is distinctive in its quality, and remains fairly fresh. I think the demographic of presenters and viewers is maybe still a bit out-dated. I think there are still some issues of equality needing addressing within the programming whether it is sexual, gender, racial, age or ability based. That is where the BBC may still be out-dated and could take strides to lead the way.

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?
I love the BBC - most of the tv I watch is BBC as it is such good quality compared with the other channels

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

I think we get a lot for our licence fee and it is great value for money. I would be happy for the licence fee to go up to support the work of the bbc.

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

quality in house productions

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

bought in programmes and films

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

very high quality compared to other channels - entertaining, educational, informative, accurate and high quality

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Distinctive, yes in that it is better! Not sure if "fresh" is necessary - it sounds like an ambiguous buzzword to me!

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

Love the BBC. It's a brand I trust. I provides quality tv & radio at an affordable price.

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

I think the balance is fine at the moment

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

Documentaries

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

Pay top stars ridiculous amounts of money

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

It does in most things e.g news, drama, documentaries, nature,children's tv & radio. Comedy is patchy & sometimes feel even the dramas have become too saucy in order to attract viewers.

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

It's distinct in the range of services it offers. The radio & iplayer alone are fantastic but I wouldn't necessarily say it's fresh. Fresh doesn't necessarily mean quality either.

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?
I like it, it's reputable, reliable and has a good range and variety of programmes.

Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?
I think it's about right. For the fee you get a lot of different programmes, radio and catch up services so it seems fair.

What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?
More programmes aimed at young adults, particularly on major channels like BBC 1 as I often feel their programmes are aimed at an older audience and they don't interest me.

What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?
Repeat old programmes during the day.

Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?
Mostly, yes. They provide good quality programmes in a range of different genres.

Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?
I think it can come across as dated to a younger audience when there's now a wide range of other channels available with more modern programmes and continuous new ways to watch TV e.g. Netflix. However, I think the BBC will always be distinctive as it is reliable and has a great history.

• Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

I love the BBC!

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

I think the BBC provides enough services. I think they should have all channels available on TV and not just exclusively on line channels which I have heard them thinking of doing.

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

I would like more period dramas and global news coverage

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

I do not like reality TV shows so less of them although I appreciate that they are popular.

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Yes most of the time especially their documentaries.

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Yes although perhaps more for an older audience.

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?
I resent the TV license as we mostly watch things on the android box, although we do love CBeebies.

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee? TV.
• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of? More choice and a plus 1.
• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of? Radio
• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not? No more than the other channels.
• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why no

Not at all. It's stuck.

• Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

I Don't mind the BBC but I Don't love it!

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

Yes! Other channels offer much more from their Online Players and Catch up - A wide range of iPlayer Programmes and Boxsets of previous shows and series would be Fantastic..

Being able to catch up with old favourites. +1 Hour Channels might also prove useful to many.

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

More good quality dramas!

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

Less sport and bland shows.

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

I think some parts are High Quality, It has fairly good programmes sometimes far and few between though.

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

I don't see the BBC as fresh it does the Job but in an old reliable kind of way. I do however like the idea of BBC Three and the aim at a younger audience with a fresher style and it's a shame they are choosing to cancel it.

-Overall the BBC remains my favourite channel.

• I think the BBC have it about right, we all too good at complaining.
• Would like the BBC to do even more dramas as they are my favourite?
• Less quiz programmes as they are my least favourite thing.
• I choose to watch just the high quality programmes on BBC; the nature and informative series the quality dramas - they know how to do it. Everyone has diifferent taste so I choose not to watch certain programmes as I do not think they are of good quality for me.
• I believe thee BBC can be distinctive and fresh but sometimes the good old favourites are the best anyway so you do not need to be fresh all the time!

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

I like a lot of programmes on the BBC but I do not believe that it is good value for the licence fee.

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

I believe that there should be more variety for better value or reduce the licence fee.

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

Documentaries around real every day issues that the British public face, historical dramas/adaptations and educational programmes.

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

Antique shows.

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

I think a lot of the programmes are but I get very annoyed when they are a lot repeats. If wanted to watch repeats I would buy box sets.

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

No, I don't believe there is much difference between the other channels and the BBC apart from the huge amount of money I have to pay to watch it.

Q. Overall, what do you think of the BBC? :
A really good job at entertaining

Q. Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee? :
Less . Tele is what we pay for & they should concentrate on.

Q. What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?
New drama/comedy series . It's what they're brill at.

Q. What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?
Party political bias towards non conservative political parties.

Q.Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?
The best producer of new entertainment series going. Downton etc.

Q. Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?
Not really . I think it's a bit uninteresting at the mo'.

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

The BBC has grown much too big for its boots and thinks that the corporation itself is better than its viewers. It pays far too high salaries - millions and hundreds of thousands of pounds are ridiculous sums to pay entertainers and newsreaders, not to mention the gross sums paid to the upper echelon - Yentob, for example, who has thrown his weight around and should have been sacked.

Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

The BBC should concentrate of what it is - The BRITISH Broadcasting Company. Threatening to axe the childrens programmes then talking about adding something for Korea is sheer stupidity.

What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

More new programmes - the kind it used to do well. Documentaries and dramas for example. We used to look forward to the new Autumn programmes. Note I said 'used to'.

What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

Stop trying to compete with ITV and the rest.

Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Most of the high quality programmes are the repeats. We need some new programmes. And, please, can we have proper comedy - not just swear words.

Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Too many repeats. Too few new programmes. Too many chiefs, not enough Indians.

My husband and I don't watch anything on the BBC except for Doctor Who, so I would say it could improve alot, I would love to see a saturday morning kids show like there used to be when we were kids, something that was fun, educational and that most of the family can watch together.

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?
I like the BBC, it's balanced and at least tries not to be mindless.
Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?
I think it's a good level, but no more.

What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?
History documentaries on BBC4 are often good but look low budget.

What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?
Consumer programmes of the 'dodgy builder caught on camera' variety particularly. Does anyone enjoy them?

Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?
Yes, variety of intelligent programming.

Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?
Yes, but only when it doesn't try to be ITV.

I think the bbc is great. i would like more things to be on iplayer.
I would like to see more comedy of the quality of the classic comedies.
I'm really glad there is not such awful background music as on some of the other channels

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

While I agree that the BBC is a somewhat of a British institution - I believe people take that too much for granted. As a result, they let the BBC away with having an archaic funding model, not moving with the times, and are also over-accepting of the BBC's supposed 'impartiality' - taking all news as gospel.

I believe a lot of that was undone due to the quite frankly shocking coverage of the Scottish Independence referendum debate where the BBC was anything but impartial - and seemed to be far more focused on self-preservation by showing incredible bias towards the NO camp. A lot of people in Scotland have not forgiven that point - leading to many shunning the BBC and opting out of the license fee.

I feel the bbc really has to move with the times.

We live in the digital age where people are choosing how and when they consume TV. The BBC's funding model is archaic and should be changed. Enforcing a license fee does not fit in with modern times. I don't think the average person would care if the BBC went commercial.

On that note, it's quite galling that the ad breaks on the BBC are actually longer than on some commercial stations (with all the ads promoting BBC content).

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

I wouldn't say more or less - but with the scrapping of the license fee, I believe some of the other services should become pay on demand or subscription services.

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

Show transparency. If the license funding model is to continue - transparency of spending should be more visible. Also cutting down on huge expenditure (salaries for example). If it's public funded - everything should be accounted for and within reason.

From a content point of view, thinking BBC scotland at the moment - coverage of Scottish Sport. While there is some, it's not nearly enough - particularly the investment that is given (when compared to English sport).

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

less adverts/self-promotion if you are supposed to be a non-commercial station, the ad breaks shouldn't be so long

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

iPlayer works and is a quality service. TV programming can be hit or miss but it's personal persuasion. Can't say they don't put quality into what they do.

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Distinctive - yes. A lot of BBC content you can tell is BBC content. Fresh - not so much. Archaic funding model/content tends to be sluggish rather than bang up to date. Does the funding model mean you don't have to keep up with current trends as much because there's less fear of losing viewership?

• Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

Pretty good! Sometimes fantastic, other times not so much.

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

More on TV. Subjective, but I think certain points of the year it's really not worth having one. I love the movies on various channels during bank holidays and Christmas, it seems that they have cut down on them which is a shame. The middle months of the year are rather stagnant and I really don't think the licence is justified then. High quality programs should be all throughout the year, otherwise I feel as though I'm not getting what I paid for.

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

More different! They seem to stick to a whole lot of drama shows and more recently period dramas. It'd be good to see them maybe do a wider variety of genre, rather than sticking with the same kind of thing over and over again.

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

Leading on from the previous answer, but the usual kind of show that the BBC usually does. Branch out more, take a risk.

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Think so! I enjoy a lot of shows on their channels. Normally the shows are very engaging and well directed (although after seeing some of the fluff ups in Doctor Foster tonight, I am questioning that theory), and BBC is so well known you'd naturally expect high quality.

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Not particularly. ITV and BBC both seem to love their dramas and sometimes end up doing very similar shows to one another. It varies from show to show, some are really unique content while others are more of the same. It does a good job on CBBC though and I think that's very distinctive and a big plus point for them. In my opinion their shows were a lot more unique a couple of years ago, it just seems to be a lot of the same predictable stuff recently. I do still enjoy that, but it would be nice to have a bit of different!

• Overall I love the BBC

• I think the amount of TV is about right, but there seem to be quite a lot of radio stations and I think they could consider reducing these. I think the coverage on iplayer could be increased to include some more quality drama which has been on TV but is not currently on, and also I wish sometimes they would leave programmes on a bit longer than they do after broadcast.

• I would top see more quality dramas. More good quizzes (Only connect is my favourite)

• Less radio stations

• Generally I think the quality is really good. Many things seem very professional. BBC breakfast starts my day off well.

• I do think that the BBC is distinctive, the lack of adverts and quality of the programming is very good. I wouldn't call the BBC "fresh", I don't think you get as many trendy or gritty programmes as on some other broadcasters.

• Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

I still think the BBC provides quality programming and I watch a lot of BBC dramas.

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

I appreciate the service of not having adverts! However I don't feel the amount of revenue generated by the licence fee is reflected in the services provided. I particularly think more could be made of iPlayer.

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

I would like to see more original dramas and comedy.

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

Repeats

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Yes, BBC content is high quality, it is well researched and diverse.

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Programmes such as Springwatch show the lengths the channel goes to, to achieve interesting and engaging content that is not replicated anywhere else.

Love the BBC
I think licence is value for money
Id like less sport
I think it is high quality , cant beat a BBC drama
I think BBC3 is distinctive and fresh not sure about rest of the BBC
I love no adverts except when a film is, but now i have sky+ i could just use that to pause it

Overall, what do you think of the BBC?
I think it needs a bit of a shake up, there just seems to be the same people presenting the same old tired formats.
Also, when it comes to sports coverage, unless the UK or Usain Bolt are competing, you rarely get to see other nations or athletes. Instead you are subjected to the inane drivel of ex-athletes rather than trained sports commentators or journalists and you miss all the action which in itself fails to capture the excitement of an event. If I have a choice, and an event is being shown on the BBC and Eurosport at the same time (e.g. The Diamond League), I choose to watch Eurosport.

- Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?
I think that the BBC should show a more diverse range of sports, for instance, the recent Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles was barely mentioned (and that was only online) despite 7000 athletes from 177 countries competing and Team GB winning 68 gold, 69 silver and 42 bronze medals. Perhaps a dedicated BBC Sport channel is needed?

- What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?
Accept scripts and programme ideas from people who don't have an agent or have friends in the BBC commissioning department. I believe this would revolutionise the BBC and, bearing in mind the British public pay an awful lot towards its upkeep, they should have a hand in the programmes that are produced. Amazon Prime ask their audience what they would like to watch.

- What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?
The same faces cropping up time and time again on celebrity panel shows or presenting programmes that you know they are just reading from an autocue and have no background or experience in whatever it is they're talking about. It's like there is one agent who is the flavour of the month and all their clients are booked by the BBC.

- Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?
Sometimes, but a lot is so formulaic. Panel shows (with the same faces), cookery shows where the cooks are basically promoting a book even though said book is not even published by the BBC (The Hairy Bikers are a prime example of this) so it's just a glorified advert. I really don't know how they get away with it considering there are such strict rules around advertising and product placement on the BBC!

- Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?
I think BBC3 very distinctive, even though I am older than their target audience is the best channel the BBC has. There are so many fantastic dramas and documentries that are often eventually shown on BBC1/2 that would have never been commisioned if they had been originally pitched for the main BBC channels.

For instance Murdered By My Boyfriend won a BAFTA, Billie JD Porter, Stacey Dooley and Reggie Yates have all presented insightful and thought-provoking reports on non-mainstream topics. It would be a travisty if BBC3 was hidden away online because I know for a fact that if these programmes were only available via iPlayer, I wouldn't have watched them. They also generate a huge amount of presence on social media, particularly twitter. This would be lost if the BBC do away with BBC3. Save BBC3!

• Overall, what do you think of the BBC?

Fab, a big part of the soundtrack to our daily lives. Firstly, please NEVER take Craig Charles off the schedule. He is fab!!! We love radio 2, CBeebies, CBBC, BBC 1,2,3 & 4. And six music. A national institution. We couldn't live without!

• Do you think the BBC should provide more or less services (e.g. TV, online, iPlayer, radio) for the licence fee?

I think it's amazing for the fee. Compare the quality and reliability of output to the commercial channels. And to pay channels. It's fab!

• What one thing would you like to see the BBC do more of?

Can we have radio Iplayer on freesat please?

• What one thing would you like the BBC do less of?

Elaine Paige's annoying laugh and Anneka Rice. Anneka is really letting radio 2 down!

• Do you think what the BBC provides is high quality? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Yes. Doctor Who, Only connect, 99.9% of radio 2. All fab. Craig Charles has been rightly recognised as a great DJ. Steve Wright is getting a bit past it though don't you think?

• Do you think the BBC is distinctive and fresh? If yes, why? If not, why not?

Craig Charles - I'm a massive fan, clearly. The vast range of guest presenters they use is so refreshing. And the programmes for children and Adults on TV channels scream quality that itv etc are lacking.